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Snapshot of our MLs in BCS
1500+ MLs in BCS
20+ Languages represented, including indigenous languages
93%+ are Spanish Speakers
63%+ born in the U.S.
5%+ receive SpEd Services
28%+ are newcomers (1st year in a U.S. school)
Less than 1% are considered long-term ELs (5+ years in the program)
18 students were awarded the Seal of Biliteracy in 2023
ESL Program Guidelines
Potential ELs who enroll during the summer or the first day of school must be assessed for English language proficiency within 30 days of enrollment.
Potential ELs who enroll after the first day of school must be assessed for English language proficiency within 10 days of enrollment.
Accommodations
Dual Identified Students: ESL -SpED
REDUCING DISPROPORTIONATE REPRESENTATION OF ENGLISH LEARNERS- APPROPRIATE REFERRAL PROCESSES 1.pdfSpecial Education or Second Language Acquisition Considerations for Differentiating the Two.pdfEmpower Academy: Our Newcomers Program
High School Located at:
George W. Carver High School
3900 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 3520
Middle School Located at
W. E. Putnam Middle School
1757 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
Schedule a visit with us to learn about our Newcomers Program https://calendly.com/msblancoesl
Seal of Biliteracy
Translation, Interpretation, and Communication Resources
Margarita Rivera
District Interpreter Specialist
Email:
Text/Call:
(205) 963-4973
Submit an interpretation or translation request: https://forms.office.com/r/eiGNjxZCfY
Transact
Parents Notices in Multiple Languages
Language Line
Over-the-phone interpreter
Master Word
Over-the-phone interpreter
Translation of documents
Sign Language interpretation
Professional Development Opportunities
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on the Nearpod District Library
ESL Graduate Programs and Conferences
Grants available for your classroom
ESL Learning Resources
Literacy
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Field Trips
AEA virtual trips.pptxTechnology Shelf
